What to do if Windows 10/8.1 can’t find printer on network

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I know a lot of PC users who updated they’re operating systems recently to Windows 10, Windows 8 , but as always we managed to find a few glitches — one of which is the issue with printers. It seems that after the update to Windows 10, 8, some users are having trouble finding their personal printers.

4. Update your computer

After the PC starts up, hover the mouse cursor to the lower left corner of the screen and click (left click) on “Start”.

Click (left click) on “Search” in the “Start” menu.

Type in the search box “Windows update”.

Click (left click) on “Check for updates”

Accept all updates that need your approval to execute.

Restart the Windows 10, 8 PC after the updates are done.

Plug in the USB cable to the Windows 10, 8 PC.

Install again the drivers for the printer you have on the CD (If the driver is for Windows 10, 8), if it isn’t then go on the manufacturers website and install the Windows 10, 8 drivers from there.

Reboot the PC.

5. Run the Printer Troubleshooter

In case the issue persists, you can also use the built-in printer troubleshooter. Both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 feature a built-in troubleshooter that can you fix general bugs affecting your printer. To launch it, simply go to Settings > Update & Security > select Troubleshoot in the left-hand pane > locate the printer troubleshooter, as well as the Hardware troubleshooter and run both.

You can also launch the printer troubleshooter from the Control Panel. Open the Control Panel > type ‘troubleshoot’ in the search menu located in the upper right-hand corner > click on Troubleshooting and then select ‘View all’ to list all the troubleshooting tools available on your computer. Select the printer troubleshooter and launch it.

These are the five methods that you should try in order to find your printer on Windows 8 or Windows 10. Let us know which method worked for you.

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